The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)

A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn’s nanny. Only much later does the infant’s mother, Claire Bartel, realize Peyton’s true intentions — to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.

• child
• child wish
• childlessness
• destroy
• family's daily life
• infant
• loss of loved one
• malice
• nanny
• rage and hate